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Upholsterers in Reading, Berkshire

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Upholstery & Furniture Restoration
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Featured Reviews for Upholsterers in Reading, Berkshire

Studio Lucie
Upholsterers in Reading, Berkshire
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars18 January 2021
“Lucie initially painted two items for my entrance hall. Dark wood and now transformed to silver/grey. They looked so good that I decided to have a further three items painted. The quality of her work is superb and she keeps you informed throughout the entire process. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone wanting to restore any furniture. Trisha K (Maidenhead)”
ID Upholstery
Upholsterers in Reading, Berkshire
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars30 May 2019
“Excellent service throughout: had our sofas reupholstered and we could not be happier!! They look amazing and look like they are brand new. Would certainly recommend and have nothing negative to say. Keep up the great work.”
Sumptuous Furnishing
Upholsterers in Reading, Berkshire
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars23 July 2015
“I commissioned Sumptuous Furnishing to re upholster an old sofa and armchair. This involved replacing springs, stuffing and re covering. The quality of service throughout was excellent. I received expert advice from someone who was clearly passionate about what they do and has a flair for being creative whilst practical. They went out of their way to guide me through the various decisions before undertaking the project, provided a fair quote and stuck to their deadline. I was very impressed with the result, I now have a comfortable, hard wearing, smart looking sofa and chair and cant believe I put mending them off for so long. It was all so easy in the end! Thank you, and would definitely recommend to others.”
Dawes upholstery
Upholsterers in Reading, Berkshire
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars24 February 2018
“I run a residential interior design business and have been using Dawes Upholstery for years. They provide excellent quality at competitive prices and their customer service is second to none. Wayne the owner of the business is a joy to work with - responsive, always sticks to deadlines and tries to accommodate you. I know how hard it is to find reliable and good quality tradespeople and upholsterers in particular and would highly recommend Dawes Upholstery. Elena Romanova Interiors”
Asnew Upholstery
Upholsterers in Reading, Berkshire
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars19 May 2018
“I have used AsNew on several projects and was very impressed with their workmanship and reasonable prices. The team are always very helpful, I look forward to working together on future projects.”
Georgina Brett Chinnery
Upholsterers in Reading, Berkshire
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars7 June 2022
“Over the last four years Georgina has worked tirelessly helping us refurbish nearly every chair at the Mermaid, both inside and out. We could not recommend her more highly.”
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Useful information about Upholsterers & Furniture Restoration Specialists
Reupholstery Costs
Usually priced per item. For example, expect to pay £500 - £900 for armchairs, and £600 - £1000+ for sofas. The size, type and fabric of your furniture will affect costs. Speaking with an experienced upholsterer near you will help you find out how much it will exactly cost for your item.
Repair Times
For smaller items of furniture, this could be a few hours. But for larger items such as sofas, it may be a few days.
Furniture Repair Costs
From £80 for scratches to the finish, up to £300+ for repairs to the structure of your furniture.
Busy Months
February - May, August - September
Not Busy Months
June - July, November - December
Upholsterer or Furniture Restorer FAQs
  1. Assessment: Evaluate the condition of the furniture, and identify any damage, missing parts, or structural issues.
  2. Cleaning: Clean to remove dirt, grime, and any old finishes or coatings. Using appropriate cleaning products to prevent damage.
  3. Repair: Repair any damaged parts, such as loose joints, broken legs, or cracked surfaces.
  4. Stripping: If the furniture has old paint or finishes, use appropriate stripping agents or methods to strip them off.
  5. Preparation: Sand the furniture surface to smooth out imperfections, creating a suitable base for the new finish.
  6. Finishing: Apply the desired finish to the furniture, such as paint, stain, varnish, or wax.
  7. Hardware and Upholstery: Clean or replace hardware components, such as handles or knobs. If the furniture has upholstery, consider reupholstering to give the piece a fresh look. You can hire an Upholsterer in Reading on Houzz to do this for you.

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There are 46 Upholsterers, registered on Houzz in Reading.
Upholsterers deal predominantly with soft furnishings and furniture, such as sofas, padded chairs and padded headboards. For all other pieces of furniture that could be repaired or restored, there are Reading furniture restoration specialists to help you. They can help you upcycle that outdated sideboard into something modern and stylish, or repair your vintage dresser for you. You may find that lots of upholsterers offer furniture restoration and furniture repairers offer upholstery services, too, but always double-check the exact services they offer and if they can help you with your furniture before hiring them. Upcycling furniture saves money and waste, and is ever popular in vintage or industrial-styled homes, so consider upcycling any old furniture you find, with the help or advice of a furniture restoration specialist, if you want to add a bit of recycled charm to your home.
  • How long have you been a furniture upholsterer or restoring furniture?
  • What types of furniture do you restore or upholster?
  • Can you offer reupholstery?
  • Do you work with your own fabric or can I source fabric myself?
  • Do you work with other fabric suppliers?
  • Can you give me a written estimate?
  • What do your upholstering and restoration services include?
  • Can you decorate/embellish furniture or do you only repair or upholster?
  • When will you complete this job?
  • How durable will the materials be?
  • Do you have any advice for long-term care?
Why Hire Upholstery & Furniture Restoration on Houzz?
35Local Pros on Houzz Who Serve Reading, Berkshire
95,000+Total Number of Reviews Left by Homeowners
Upcycling has become more and more popular lately, as the fashion for retro and rustic furniture has returned, but doing it yourself can cause all sorts of mishaps, so professional furniture restoration specialists should be called in to handle the job properly, especially if the piece of furniture you’re dealing with is particularly tricky. Upholsterers in Reading are your saving grace when it comes to refreshing your furniture or soft furnishings. It’s true that when redesigning or redecorating a home, it’s tempting to throw everything out and start again with all-new furniture and decor. But this requires a big budget and a ruthless attitude, which may not necessarily be needed with all redesigns, so instead, consider hiring Reading furniture upholsterers to reupholster, repair, restore or redesign some key pieces for you.

You’d be surprised at the magic furniture upholsterers can do to an old piece of soft furnishing; rips can be mended, worn fabric refreshed and extra elements added, at a lower price than buying brand new. You can ask for reupholstery or furniture restoration of the item, to match it as closely as possible to its former glory or ask for something completely different to match your redesign. Trims, piping and fringing can be added for additional flourishes, new fabric patterns chosen, extra padding added, chair backs or headboards buttoned and new sofa or duvet covers stitched.

If you’re not quite sure what to do with your old furniture, try taking it to furniture furniture restoration specialists in Reading to ask for their advice. Established upholstery services will be able to handle all sorts of fabric upholstery and reupholstery, including leather upholstery, and recommend the fabric that will work with your furniture and design theme. They will also be able to tell you about the durability of the fabric they will use and how to look after your re-upholstered item.

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